School & More

January 08, 2003

* A free snowmobile safety class is planned for Saturday, Jan. 11, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fire Hall in Gaylord. The class is encouraged for children ages 12 through 15. A lunch and a sharpened No. 2 pencil are required. Workbooks can be picked up at the DNR office, located at 1732 West M-32. Children can begin to study before the class actually begins and register at that time as well. There is an occupancy limit of 80 students. Pre-registration, at the DNR office, is highly encouraged in order to guarantee a spot. However, late registration will take place Friday, Jan. 10, 5-7 p.m. at the DNR office in Gaylord.

* The eighth annual Sno-Blast Kids Fishing Contest in East Jordan will start at 7 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10 and will end at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12. Entrants must be 12 years old and under. Sign-up is free at Tom's Bait and Tackle in East Jordan. All fish entered will win a prize. Awards to be presented at the East Jordan Sno-Mobilers Grounds at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19. In case of lack of ice or conditions that the sponsors feel unsafe, this contest will be held Friday, Jan. 31 through Sunday, Feb. 2.

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* Legend has it that on the 12th night after Christmas, animals can speak to humans. The animals will tell their stories in the Bay View Woods on Friday, Jan. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost is $5 per person and registration is required. Come prepared for a horse-drawn sleigh ride and a short hike along a candle-lit trail through the woods. To register or for more information, call 231-348-9700.

* Gymnastics classes are being offered at the Otsego County Community Center for girls and boys, ages 3 and above. Fees for the 10-week session are $50 for ages 3-5 (30 minute class) and $56 for Level 1 and 2 (45 minute class). Annual membership fee is $12. All classes meet on Tuesdays at the Community Center and will begin Tuesday, Jan. 7. To register, call Kari Streelman, director, at 231-582-9787.

* Teens may continue to redeem their yellow TRW punch cards for a free drink or popcorn at the Gaylord Cinema through Monday, Jan. 13. A drawing for great prizes will be held at the Otsego County Library Friday, Jan. 17. Winners will be contacted by phone. There will be a separate drawing for the four super hero posters (on display at the cinema and the library). To enter this drawing, go to the library and fill out an entry form. The poster drawing will be held Friday, Jan. 31 at the library.

* Youth volunteer opportunities are available through the Volunteer Center in Gaylord. Call Judy at 705-8584 and get connected to the community.

* The Sportsplex is offering several swimming, skating and aerobics classes. Call 731-3546.

* The Gaylord Bowling Center is offering fall youth leagues; the second session started Jan. 6; open to ages 3-21. Call 732-3574.

* Sandy Gartelman, co-director of Gaylord Community Productions and director of Kids in Theatre, is offering "Act Out" drama classes at Nautilus Fitness in Gaylord. For more information, call 732-1926.

* The winter session of story hour at the Otsego County Library begins on Wednesday, Jan. 22 and Thursday, Jan. 23 and will run for 12 weeks. Story hour times will be Wednesdays at 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. or Thursdays at 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. There are still spaces available. Story hour is open to children ages 3-5 and is free of charge. Contact the library at 732-5841 for further information.